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Iratus: Lord of the DeadVSOthercide

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Iratus: Lord of the Dead

Iratus: Lord of the Dead

StrategyIndieRPG2DRoguelikeRoguelite +14
Quality
82Popularity
31Value
32
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 2 days
−95% $1.42
Buy
VS
Othercide

Othercide

Quality
80Popularity
30Value
70
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−96% $1.32
Buy

Winner

Iratus: Lord of the Dead wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Buy on Kinguin
7
Iratus: Lord of the Dead
7 of 13 metrics
Othercide
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.42 -
$1.32 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.01 Wins
$1.28 -
Best Current Discount
-95% -
-96% Wins
Sales Frequency
82 price changes -
135 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
78/100
78/100
Steam Review Score
85% positive Wins
82.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
7.2K Wins
4.5K -
Positive Steam Reviews
6.1K Wins
3.7K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.1K -
787 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
29 Wins
16 -
Steam Recommendations
7.1K Wins
4.5K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
75 Wins
26 -
Supported Languages
12 languages
12 languages
Release Date
Apr 2020 -
Jul 2020 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleIratus: Lord of the Dead

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeOthercide

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Iratus: Lord of the Dead
Othercide

Player count trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review score trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review volume trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Iratus: Lord of the Dead

Iratus: Lord of the Dead

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −95% $1.42Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$29.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$29.99View
Steam
Steam$29.99View
Othercide

Othercide

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −96% $1.32Buy
GamersGate
GamersGate +241% $4.50View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$29.99View
Steam
Steam$29.99View

Iratus: Lord of the Dead

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

85% positive (7,219 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 78/100: generally favorable from critics
7,219 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered: better options available.

$1.42: very accessible price
95% off: deep discount
Historical low: $1.01: room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Players down 46% in recent days
22 concurrent players: niche audience

Othercide

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

83% positive (4,534 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 78/100: generally favorable from critics
4,534 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.32: very accessible price
96% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($1.28)

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Players up 136% in recent days
26 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsIratus: Lord of the DeadOthercide
Release date
April 23, 2020
July 27, 2020
Developers
Unfrozen
Lightbulb Crew
Publishers
Daedalic Entertainment
Focus Entertainment
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
75
26

Iratus: Lord of the Dead

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 - 64 Bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 3.0 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760, AMD Radeon R9 280X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Direct X9 Compatible

Othercide

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: AMD FX-6300 (3.5GHz) / Intel i5-2500 (3.3GHz)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon R9 380/NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 6 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 60 FPS in 1920x1080 with the highest settings.
Which is better: Iratus: Lord of the Dead or Othercide?

Iratus: Lord of the Dead won the comparison against Othercide based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Iratus: Lord of the Dead worth buying over Othercide?

Based on the metrics, Iratus: Lord of the Dead won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Othercide currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC

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